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Motorcyclist remains in critical condition following accident; Names of those involved revealed
The identities of those involved in Sunday’s motorcycle accident have been released. Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon sustained serious injuries shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday from an accident involving a collision with a car in the town of Sanborn. The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said Dewar was traveling westbound on Highway 2 when Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah, operating a Toyota Corolla heading eastbound attempted to turn left onto Maple Street. That put Dewar in the path of the motorcyclist. Dewar remains in the hospital in critical condition, while Stone is home recovering from injuries, according to the release. The accident remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries following crash in Wisconsin
SANBORN, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in northern Wisconsin. According to a release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel from the City of Ashland, the Bad River Fire Department, and the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded at 2:24 p.m. for multiple calls about a crash at the intersection of US Highway 2 and Maple Street in the Township of Sanborn.
Registration open for youth summer conservation camps
The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) announced that the registration period is open for the annual summer conservation camps. Open to middle and high school students, these camps provide positive educational outdoor experiences, foster an appreciation for nature, and introduce a variety of careers in natural resources and conservation. The Middle School Conservation Camp is held at Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. The outdoor learning center...
City by City: Northern Wisconsin, Aurora, Ironwood
Northern Wisconsin- The National Forest Service received nearly $2 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund projects over the next two years. Leaders say they plan to use the money to fund projects within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Projects will aim to help improve watershed health and increase infrastructure flood resistance. Projects will be located in Florence, Forest, and Vilas Counties. Much of the money will go to the Brule River Headwaters Restoration Plan which includes dam removal and road reconstruction.
– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Create art that makes you happy
Lately, I’ve thought about diving back into my creative side, which includes embroidery, cross stitch and painting. So far, all I’ve gotten are a couple towels and an embroidery hoop, but baby steps. I never had many real art supplies, but one of the greatest birthday gifts I...
Ironwood area schools looking for millage approval
IRONWOOD, Mich. (Northern News Now) - A school district in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is looking for voter approval of a four-year tax proposal. The Ironwood Area Schools has an operating millage renewal on the ballot for their upcoming election and they’re hoping for another approval. A mill is...
New biking trails have arrived at Miners Memorial Heritage Park
IRONWOOD, Mich. (Northern News Now) - A new bike trail has opened in the Upper Peninsula. Miners Memorial Heritage Park is celebrating recently constructed mountain biking trails. Around 10 miles of trails were added to the park two summers ago and finished this past fall. Ironwood’s Community Development Director Tom...
Pioneers overpower Ironwood in girls softball
The Butternut-Mercer Pioneers high school co-op softball team braved the elements on Tuesday night and hosted Ironwood at the newly renovated softball field in Mercer. The weather didn’t dampen the excitement as the Pioneers took down the Red Devils 12-5. "This was the first time since our co-op partnership with Mercer that we played a game in Mercer,” said Coach Glenn Wegner. “Hats off to their crew to get their field ready. We are hoping this will help draw interest for future players to join...
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians community hosts drug awareness event
WATERSMEET, Mich. (WLUC) - Data from the National Institute of Drug Abuse shows over 100,000 people have died from drug-involved overdoses from 1999 to 2021. Gogebic County activists are trying to bring that number down in our community. Lac Vieux Desert (LVD) Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians community gathered to create a presentation event about drug prevention. This event was held at the Northern Waters Casino in Watersmeet. LVD Healing to Wellness Court Officer Amanda Bett stated that preventing more deaths starts with events like this.
Butternut-Mercer takes loss at Mellen
The Butternut-Mercer Pioneers softball team lost at Mellen on April 15 during a Northern Lights Conference matchup. Mellen downed the Pioneers 11-1 in 5 innings after an unearned run on a throwing error ended the game with the 10 run rule. Pioneers pitcher Jersey Polencheck took the loss on the mound, going four complete innings and giving up 8 hits, 6 walks and had 3 strikeouts. Josie Wegner provided relief for 2/3 of an inning, giving up 2 walks with a strikeout. ...
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